Citrus County Public Schools Transportation Services

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1 Citrus County Public Schools Transportation Services BUS INFORMATION Bus information will be available by the following ways: Citrus County School District s Official Web Site: Due to the vast number of requests received to change or add bus stops, bus schedules will not be finalized until July 29th. Parents are asked to confirm any bus stop information received prior to July 29th. Transportation personnel will be available at each school s Meet Your Teacher/Orientation. HOTLINE Call the BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION HOT LINE at The HOT LINE ( ) will be open: FRIDAY AUG 3 RD 8:30-4:30 SATURDAY AUG 4 TH 9am-1pm MONDAY AUG. 6 TH 8:30-4:30 TUESDAY AUG 7 TH 8:30-6PM WEDNESDAY AUG 8 TH 6AM-6PM THURSDAY AUG 9 TH 6AM-6PM For information prior to August 3rd or after August 9th, please call: Bus stop information is also available on the website at the transportation link. Parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) requesting a bus stop change should complete the Transportation Request Form available at all Citrus County Public Schools. TWELVE MOST ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1) QUESTION: Why is the bus late? ANSWER: We are sorry that the bus is late. Please allow a 15-minute

2 window of time before and after the designated time during the first week of school. 2) QUESTION: Why is the bus overcrowded? ANSWER: Please allow the Transportation Services Department a reasonable time for adjustment during the first week of school. School bus seats are designed to carry three passengers on each seat. When the bus exceeds the rated seating capacity, routes are adjusted and the overcrowding is eliminated. 3) QUESTION: Can the bus stop be changed? ANSWER: Yes, the bus stop can be changed for the following reasons: Establish new transportation service. Bus stop is more than.5 miles from home address. Intersection of the nearest cross street is more than.5 miles from home address. Walk route to the bus stop is hazardous (multiple curves, no shoulders, etc.) Location of present bus stop requires student to cross a divided highway. 4) QUESTION: Can you drop my child at day care? ANSWER: If the day care is in the zone for the school you are attending and if it is an approved safe bus stop. 5) QUESTION: How do I request a bus stop change? ANSWER: Parent(s)/legal guardian(s) should complete a Transportation Request Form (directions are on the form). The forms are available at each school from the Transportation School Contact Person as listed below: School Contact Name for Transportation Request Forms Academy of Environmental Science Donna Fletcher Central Ridge Elementary Karen Chiavetta Citrus High Linnet Calise Citrus Springs Elementary Jane Branham

3 Citrus Springs Middle Muriel Dufresne CREST Anita Moon Crystal River High Kim LaRue Crystal River Middle Jennifer Paugh Crystal River Primary Lee Mulder Floral City Elementary Michelle Carey Forest Ridge Elementary Susan Nyswaner Hernando Elementary Joann Tarpey Homosassa Elementary Mary Schaentzler Inverness Middle Steven Baumer Inverness Primary Lory Wear Lecanto High Kim Head Lecanto Middle?? Lecanto Primary Deborah Cahela Pleasant Grove Elementary Joyce Kelly Renaissance Center Vicki Miranti Rock Crusher Elementary Rene Johnson Withlacoochee Technical Institute Roberta Lawrence/Registration 6) QUESTION: When are the Meet Your Teacher Orientations? ANSWER: Information is available in the following ways: Citrus County School District s Official Web Site: Printed in the Citrus County Chronicle on August 14th Call the CITRUS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION HOT LINE at , 7) QUESTION: What school does my child attend? ANSWER: Please call for zoning information or look up the information on the website at the transportation link. (When calling the BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION HOT LINE at , the operator will look up information.) 8) QUESTION: Can my child attend another school? ANSWER: For in-county request, please contact the zoned school to request a Special Attendance Request Form. For out-of-county request, please call

4 9) QUESTION: If I have a Special Attendance approval can I ride the bus? ANSWER: If the School District has approved the Special Attendance Request, you may ride the bus at the nearest bus stop of the reassigned school. 10) QUESTION: Whom do I call for animal safety concerns? ANSWER: Please contact the Citrus County Animal Control at ) QUESTION: Whom do I call for suspicious persons concerns? ANSWER: Please contact the Citrus County Sheriff s Office at ) QUESTION: Do school buses make rain stops? ANSWER: Parents are encouraged to arrange for inclement weather. GENERAL INFORMATION The Citrus County Public Schools provide daily bus service for all students living in excess of 2 miles from the school. Also, the Citrus County Public Schools provide daily bus services for students who require accommodations or who walk in areas exposing them to hazards (as defined by the State Statute and the Citrus County School Board Policy) regardless of the distance. The Transportation Department looks forward to safely serving the students of the Citrus County Public Schools. The personnel of the Transportation Department recommend that parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) discuss and review the procedures of Student Safety, the Bus Rules and parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) responsibilities with all students who will be riding the school buses. By reviewing the information with the student, parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) will assist the bus drivers to continually provide safe transportation for all students. Violation of the Bus Safety Rules could result in the loss of bus riding privileges for a student. ONE student whose actions are distracting to the Bus Driver can endanger the safety of all children. Students may be videotaped anytime while on the school bus. The Citrus County Public Schools appreciate the continued support and cooperation of the student(s) and parents and/or legal guardian(s).

5 Citrus County Public Schools ENCOURAGE the following for STUDENT SAFETY: Leave home each day to be at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus arrives. Face the traffic and walk on the shoulder of the road when no sidewalk is available. Stand away from the highway at the bus stop. Wait until the bus and other traffic comes to a full stop, and the bus door is opened before moving toward the bus. Cross in front of the bus at a distance of 10 feet to 12 feet. Never run alongside a moving bus. Report any illness or injury sustained on or around the bus immediately to the bus driver. For the safety of all students, students will maintain complete silence at all railroad crossings and when otherwise deemed necessary by the bus driver. The following BUS RULES are the RESPONSIBILITY of the STUDENTS: Respect the bus driver and follow instructions. Remain seated; keep head and arms inside the bus and hands to yourself. Keep door and aisle clear of obstacles. No pets, glass or large items, including band instruments will be allowed on the bus. Do not throw anything, at anytime, on or out of the bus. Be absolutely quiet when the dome lights are on. Do not eat, drink, or chew gum on the bus. Keep conversations quiet. Use no profane or obscene language or gestures. Cross the road in front of the bus, after waiting for the driver s signal. Present a permission slip, signed by your parent/legal guardian and the principal or designee, for riding a bus other than the usual one or getting off at a different stop than the usual one. Maintain complete silence at all railroad crossings. Comply with all regulations in the Student Code of Conduct. PARENTS / LEGAL GUARDIANS are responsible for the supervision of students as they travel to and from the bus stops and while they wait for the bus to arrive. Parents/legal guardians are encourage to contact the Bus Driver and/or to request a conference with the Bus Driver arranged through the school and the Transportation Department whenever they have a concern.

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